In my opinion, this is the most intriguing matchup of Week One. You've obviously got the guy that has been the talk of the summer in Brett Favre making his first regular season start as a New York Jet. If that isn't enough, you've also got the guy he replaced on the other side of the field in Chad Pennington.
Both of these guys, who are each seasoned veterans, suddenly have something to prove.
Favre wants to show everyone that he still has another good year or two in him, since he was so gracefully shown the door in Green Bay. Pennington, on the other hand, was also shown the door to make way for the ultimate cheese-head in New York. Now he's reunited with Bill Parcells, who drafted him eight years ago, in the Miami Dolphins' organization.
To the common fan, this would look like an easy victory for the New York Bretts. They've got a good running game behind an improved line. They've got a Hall of Fame caliber quarterback and defense that has looked awesome in the preseason. Put that up against last years laughing stock and you've got an easy win, right?
I'm telling you right now that you can't rule out the Dolphins in this game.
If the defense plays conservative and doesn't try anything silly, the offense has what it takes to hang in there until the end. Ricky Williams has had a great preseason and training camp, and Pennington is a smart quarterback who makes great decisions... especially when inserted into an offense which is designed for his style of play.
I guarantee that Parcells, Sparano and the rest of the staff have implemented an offensive gameplan that will work very well with the things Pennington does best.
They just need for him to stay healthy.
The picks:
House of Steel: Jets
Revolution: Jets
encmetalhead: Jets
Amoroq: Jets
kfkorn: Jets
buffalo29: Jets
NEsince92: Jets
buffalogal1982: Jets
senna1a: Jets
Longballer: Jets
Korrupt: Jets
As you can see... absolutely no love for the 'Phins. I stand by my statement though... do not count them out.
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Bruce Dickenson 10 months ago
You can never rule out any team, that being said, the Jets were already better on paper this year. The biggest question we had was at quarterback and still is. Not because we can question Favre's abilities, but has he had enough time to learn the system? Pennington has had an easier time with that aspect, so it could be a close game.
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Chris Radez 10 months ago
No doubt Favre still has the tools. It will be interesting to see how quickly he can learn the playbook.
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Tyler Clugston 10 months ago
I just feel like the Jets secondary is too much for the Dolphin's weak WR corps in this one. Darrelle Revis is arguably the best young shut down corner in the AFC East right now after the loss of Asante Samuels to the Eagles. I think he can match up with Derek Hagan and Ted Ginn Jr. all day. Ricky Williams is not someone I would want to start on my fantasy team this Sunday either with new additions Calvin Pace and Kris Jenkins with a lot to prove to Jets fans and themselves. Your article was great though, and you're right, Chad Pennington has probably the most to prove in this game, and he would love to win one for the guy that gave him another chance, Bill Parcells. Hope you enjoyed my insight, great preview though.
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Chris Radez 10 months ago
I did enjoy your insight. Thanks for reading.
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